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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302485610 - Danny Creasy Logging
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Safety
Site Address:
Danny Creasy Logging
Middle Cypress Creek Rd.
Iron City, TN 38463
Mailing Address:
5695 Little Cypress Rd., Iron City, TN 38463
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/22/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/09/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100620467 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100266 D06 II | 11/17/1999 | 11/22/1999 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 I10 | 11/17/1999 | 11/23/1999 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 I11 | 11/17/1999 | 11/23/1999 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and two coworkers were engaged in logging operations. One coworker was using a skidder to drag a load, while Employee #1 and the other coworker were about 30 ft apart and using chain saws to fell trees. Employee #1 directed a tree so that it would fall between two other trees. As the tree went down, its branches became caught on those of the standing trees. One approximately 3 in. diameter branch snapped off and fell, impaling Employee #1 through the chest. Both coworkers administered first aid at the scene, but Employee #1 died as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: CHEST, CLEARANCE, TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, IMPALED, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302485610 | Fatality | Puncture | Occupation not reported |